GERD/PUD

Question 1

What are the two classifications of GERD?

Answer 1

. Symptom based
. Tissue injury based

Question 2

What is the greatest risk factor for developing GERD?

Answer 2

Obesity (2.5x)

Question 3

Alarm symptoms of GERD

Answer 3

. Dysphagia
. Bleeding
. Weight loss
. Odynophagia
. Dysphonia

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered an extraesophageal reflux syndrome?
a. Asthma
b. Pain after meals
c. Laryngitis
d. Dental enamel erosion

Answer 4

b. Pain after meals

Question 5

Which non-pharmacological treatment has the highest strength of recommendation in obese patients?

Answer 5

Weight loss

Question 6

What is the relationship between PPI use and C. difficile infection?

Answer 6

PPI use increases risk of developing C. diff

Question 7

Which PPI is not recommended for use in pregnant women?

Answer 7

Omeprazole

Question 8

What are the three classifications of PUD?

Answer 8

. H. pylori positive
. NSAID induced
. Stress related mucosal disease

Question 9

H. Pylori is a gram (positive/negative) bacteria

Answer 9

Negative

Question 10

Which test is most accurate for diagnosing PUD?

Answer 10

Urea breath test